Dipterocarpus littoralis
Dipterocarpus littoralis, commonly known as the coastal dipterocarp, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical coastal ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in various ethnobotanical practices to treat ailments. Research continues to explore its potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Dipterocarpus littoralis
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is situated in the family Dipterocarpaceae under the genus Dipterocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dipterocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Dipterocarpus littoralis, is recognized by its specific local nomenclature in different regions. In Indonesia, it is commonly referred to by the name Palahlar nusakambangan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Palahlar nusakambangan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a specific medicinal species found within the vast Malesian botanical region. Its documented occurrence is primarily concentrated on the island of Jawa. Within this specific Indonesian territory, it thrives in local ecosystems that support its growth. This limited distribution pattern highlights its importance to the regional flora of the Malesian zone. Consequently, understanding its presence in Jawa is essential for studying its natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Dipterocarpus littoralis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dipterocarpus littoralis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |